KINES 100 • section I1
outdoor adventure

kines 100 syllabus
kines 100: extra credit
backpack equipment list
cold weather clothes
cold season
inline safety
leave no trace
snorkle/ scuba
trail tips
trip planning
x-country skiing
ski sizing
belay techniques
basic climbing principles

KINES 107 • section A1
canoeing

kines 107 syllabus
kines 107: extra credit

BACKPACK EQUIPMENT CHECKLIST

BACKPACK
Backpack (internal/external)
Pack cover (large plastic trash bag x2)
Straps/shock cords (to secure sleep bag to pack)
Nylon stuff bags x 2 (for food storage and hanging)

ESSENTIALS (take with ,when away from camp)
Map
Compass
Flashlight
Whistle/signal mirror
Fire starter..2 candles
Knife
Sunglasses/glasses
Food/water

SHELTER
Tents
Sleeping bag Extra Clothes/rain gear
Sleeping pad First aid kit
Plastic sheet (3mil) or Lightweight tarp - size 4'x8'
Cord (nylon parachute cord is best - 50ft.)

FOOD/COOKING
Stove/fuel
Cook pots
Cup/spoon/wide bowl
Cooking utensils
Matches in waterproof container
Plastic bags for storage/trash/clothes
Food
Water bottles (2-quarts/liters)

ADDITIONALS
Trip plan/Emergency info
Permits/license
Books/games
Pen/paper
Camera/film
Trowel
Wood saw

TOILETRIES
Toothbrush/paste
Toilet paper
Towel (small??)
wet wipes (no soap in backcountry)
MEDICAL
First aid kit (group/bring own as well)
Personal Medication
Water purifier
Insect repellent
Sun lotion/chap stick
Mole skin Swim suit
Sewing kit
Ace elastic bandage wrap (2"wide)
water proof adhesive tape (for blisters)

CLOTHING
Boots / Extra shoes
Socks (polypro & wool)
Underwear (polypro)
Shirts (long/ T-shirt)
Pants (long/short)
Wool Sweater/Fleece Jacket
Wind/rain pants (gaiters?)
Wind/rain jacket
Bandana (s)
Hat (s) (rain protection/warmth)
Gloves
Long underwear- top and bottom

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS / EMERGENCY INFO
Tell a trusted/responsible person the following information before you embark on any outdoor excursion ( day trip or extended trip) :
Where you are going ...... location & phone numbers
Who is going ...... number in your group and names /phone/address
When you will be departing and returning and from where.
Who to contact at your home in case of emergency/difficulty (name,address and phone)

BACKPACK CHECKLIST
This checklist is offered as a near minimum for a safe and comfortable backpack outing. This list may appear extensive, but many of the items will be shared with other members in your hiking group. Pre-planning will prevent duplication, and shared items can be divided amongst the group.

Some equipment is optional depending on the season, weather, geography, and personal need. Items listed under ESSENTIALS PLUS WATER, FOOD, a first aid kit , AND EXTRA CLOTHING should be carried at all times, even when day hiking, as an unexpected emergency may keep you overnight.

When you return from a trip, eliminate the "extras" you thought you would use and did not. After a few trips you will know your personal requirements and the best place to pack everything in your pack.

PACKING THE BACKPACK
Properly packing your gear can make the difference between drudgery and enjoyment when you are on the trail. A simple principle, often overlooked, should be kept in mind. Your body's natural center of gravity is located directly over the ankles. Normally there is very little forward lean of the body. However, placing a loaded pack on your back changes your weight distribution, and your body will lean forward resulting in a different center of gravity. Consequently, it is advantageous to keep the pack's center of gravity as close as possible to your own. This prevents unnecessary forward lean.

To accomplish the above, heavier items should be placed in the large top section of the pack as close to your back as possible, items such as the stove, food, pots, tent, etc. This balances the pack weight closer to your center of gravity as well as transfers the weight more to the frame of the pack so the load can be carried on the hips. In the next section down, pack the medium weight items i.e. clothes, rain gear, etc. Followed at the bottom of the pack by light items usually the sleeping bag and pad which are either attached by straps to the frame of the external backpack or secured in the bottom compartment of the internal frame pack. When packing the internal frame pack to insure better balance, the heavier items should be placed a little lower (but still next to the back). With proper placement of gear in your pack you will be rewarded with hiking comfort and enjoyment.

Outside accessory pockets provide you with a perfect location for small, frequently used items, and/or gear you may need close-by. Pack items most likely to be used on the trail where they are most accessible.

Longer items like tent poles and fishing poles can be carried lashed to the side of the backpack. Utilize tunnel pockets, side compression straps, and wand pockets for this purpose. Use of nylon stuff bags inside your pack will help organize your gear as well.

Most packs are water-resistant not water-proof. Precautions should be made to pack items in waterproof plastic or nylon stuff bags for assured dryness. Also, use a waterproof pack cover or a large trash bag over the outside of the pack if heavy rains are expected.

A final note, be sure to keep the load balanced when packing. What was a perfectly balanced pack at home could be thrown off by putting a full water bottle into a side pocket. When one shoulder strap always feels wrong as you tighten or loosen it, you may have a pack which is weighted unevenly.